I thought it was funny when you missed the train 
When I rang you at home they said you left yesterday 
I thought it was strange when your car was found 
by the tree in Ennis where we used to hang around
 
Dear Isobel 
I hope you're well and what you've done is right 
Oh it's been such hell 
I wish you well and hope your safe tonight 

It's been a long day coming and long will it last 
when it's last day leaving, and I'm helping it pass 
by loving you more 

And who he would become, all the things he'd have done 
would he have loved you, and not let you down 
and would he be stronger than his father 
don't punish yourself, leave it well alone 

Dear Isobel...

It's been a long day coming and long will it last...